Panino has been one of my favorite sandwich places since they opened in Santa Barbara. Everything is high quality and served on your choice of bread (Focaccia, sourdough, baguette). I always get the focaccia, because it's light, soft and not too much bread. My go to here is usually #15. It has Genoa Salami, goat cheese, basil and sundried tomatoes. The honey mustard is perfect with the saltiness of the salami and the tartness of the goat cheese. I love creating this sandwich at home when I'm not able to make it here. I haven't tried the salads yet, but they always look good when served to customers. I tried the #8 Italian combo sandwich on my recent visit for sandwich week. It was a half size for $9. Luckily it doesn't take much to get me full, so half size was perfect for me. I only wish they put more salami in the sandwich. It was a little skimpy! Despite that, the sandwich was delicious. I don't come to this location often, but the ambiance here is casual, and there's a fair amount of seating. The parking lot can get hectic though. Sometimes it's easy to find parking and other times it's packed! So just be aware of that. Overall, a great place for a sandwich or salad. read more

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This is a hidden treasure of a sandwich shop. High-quality excellent and delicious food. It's never failed to impress us. The combination of ingredients they include in their sandwiches bring out the best flavor flavors. We highly recommend read more

I debated leaving this review because I come to this Panino location often and am usually very pleased but today was a huge disappointment. So much so that I'll hesistate returning. I ordered one of my usuals: Chicken Curried Salad, but this time it was full of bugs. I came across 3 bugs (& there may've been more) attached to the lettuce leafs (see attached photos). I think it goes without saying why this is a huge let down and of course, extremely gross. Please do better, Panino. read more

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Best chicken, provolone and sun-dried tomato sandwich on focaccia bread!! Got it to-go in Montecito.

Love panino's sandwiches and their other locations but this one sucks. The lady at the front is SO RUDE, not only to me and my boyfriend but also other customers. And no I'm not a grumpy boomer who thinks women should smile more, just a young person who knows manners take you much farther in life. Won't be coming back! ps sandwich was still good props to the chefs read more

Tasty sandwiches and paninis! Staff were cordial and polite, we had ordered for pickup. We were in and out quite quick! read more

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I loved the vinegar inside the sandwhich. There was a little too much lettuce but other than that the sandwich tasted great.

This place is a great stop for quality and good tasting food. The bread is so good and fresh, which really compliments all the sandwich ingredients. When I go here, my favorite thing to get is The Panino Cobb (19), with honey mustard. Just this sandwich alone is one of the highest quality and hearty sandwich I have ever had. The pungent cheese really complements the saltiness of the prosciutto. I added the honey mustard as it just brings everything together making a nice, sweet and salty sandwich. The staff are very knowledgeable and patient. When I was there, there was a very nice lady working the front. The restaurant itself is very open and filled with natural light. The tables are clean and the chairs are sturdy. This restaurant is a great place to go for a nice lunch. 4.6/5 read more

Passing through. Wanted a salad for lunch so I ordered a chicken salad to go. The chicken salad is literally chicken salad on a bed of greens. I shouldn't have been surprised but when I opened the box, that was really all there was. I did order to add avocado which was a good decision. Everything was super fresh and the chicken salad was perfectly seasoned with bits of red onion and red pepper in it. Thank goodness for that or this salad would have been a bit disappointing. I supposed I had hoped for some cucumber or tomatoes or something to bring a bit more variety but the menu didn't say these ingredients were part of it so I can't be too disappointing. It would just be my preference and suggestion should menu ideas need reviving. And the balsamic dressing that came with it is thick and tasty. A little goes a long way. Wishing the bread came with some butter. Solid lunch for the healthier fare I was hoping for so no complaints, just personal preferences. read more

Food was good, until I found not one but 3 pieces of hair in my food. Absolutely disgusting, terrible service with one of the workers (Aidan) trying to get in the others pants. read more

Panino is a tried and true spot for when I'm driving through the Santa Barbara area. The sandwiches are delightful and service is always friendly. The tomato soup is truly one of my favorites so I love the soup/sandwich combo. read more

I was heading to the beach debating if I should just grab a sandwich from the grocery store or stop here -- I really wish I had just gone to the store. This place was way too expensive for how disappointing it was. The bread was hard, the sandwich had no flavor, and honestly, I would've been happier grabbing Subway. I only got half a sandwich and still couldn't believe how much it cost for what you get. Definitely not worth it. read more

I thought this deli shop was dank. Just the sandwich was so simple and well done. I enjoyed it so much that I forgot to take a picture. I ordered the Italian which was balanced super well and the sourdough bread hit different. I would come back for sure if I'm ever in the area. read more

Great sandwich's place - what I would call upscale. Gourmet/high quality ingredients, great creations and combinations of flavors, artisan yet approachable breads, the house-made honey mustard is wonderful. Good size sandwich, barely ate all of it - soo full! Very small for dining in, love the butcher block tables tho. The staff stayed on top of wiping and clearing tables even when busy. It is a bit pricey for sandwiches, but given above items not unreasonable.... also, you're in Montecito :) The only issue was my roast beef was a touch dry, not overly but noticeable yet not enough to downgrade a star. Still quality meat, but probably sliced the day before. It seems they do a much more robust serving of chicken and turkey, which looked amazing. Definitely will return and want to check out their other locations. read more

Super yummy food. I had the 1/2 sandwich and soup combo. The #13 on focaccia and the Italian Wedding soup was amazing. The staff was really helpful and nice about answering any questions and gave good recommendations. Very nice little spot to enjoy the Montecito Country Mart. read more

In my quest for the perfect veggie sandwich I recently stopped by Panino's. I'm not vegetarian but I love a good veggie sammich. They have a pretty good selection of vegetarian offerings, so I went with the Mixed Veggie Sandwich- Marinated sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, greens, and a few other tasty toppings. It wasn't the absolute best veggie sandwich I've had, but it was pretty good. All fresh, quality ingredients. The staff was friendly, and my food was ready in minutes. They are on the pricey side for a sandwich, but really about average for an upscale deli. I'll be back. read more

Panino - Mixed Veggie - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

I love, Love, LOVE me some Panino!!! Yeah, "it's just a sandwich" some people say! "You can get a sandwich anywhere" others will exclaim!! But my question to you is... would you drive an hour for a foot long at Subway or a large sub at Quiznos? What about the Giant sub at Jersey Mikes??? I didn't think so. Well this Saturday, I specifically got In my car and drove to beautiful Montecito to get my sandwich and then drove over to the beach by Santa Barbara City College and went to town on my #11. =) So what makes Panino so special you ask? It's the fact that they are a small mom and pop sandwich spot with 6 locations all within Santa Barbara County. This allows for the ingredients to stay fresh and to have consistency across the board. I first fell in love with Panino in Los Olivos, but discovered this location was even closer to my home and have made this hour drive on a few different occasions since then to reminisce this beautiful sandwich spot all made with that Santa Barbara County Love. Thank you Panino for giving me the chance to drive along the coast and come give you some well deserved business. read more

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I am adding another five star review for this location! Very friendly service and extremely fresh ingredients! My friend and I ate outside after playing tennis and it was the perfect lunch. read more

Panino - Number 10 on sourdough - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

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So damn fresh. Your whole order (soup, sandy, chips) will leave you happy. You'll look forward to your next future purchase as well. We're not local and were on the hunt for a sandwich spot in the area. Shop is located at the Montecito Country Mart. Ordered the #15 with a broccoli chedder soup Tip: order ahead of time. parking is terrible. So give yourself some grace and time. read more

Panino - #15 Goat cheese, salami, sun-dried tomato on focaccia bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

I'm a regular at Panino Montecito, and Graci is one of the main reasons it's my fav spot. She's always so friendly, welcoming, and sweet every time I walk in. She remembers my order and makes great recommendations. Panino is lucky to have her, and so are the rest of us who get to be served by her. Thanks, Graci! read more

I have yet to go to Panino in person, but I've had take-out sandwiches for a couple of at-home lunches during visits with family in Montecito. As far as I can tell as the person at home waiting with baby for sandwiches to appear, the ordering and pick-up process seems smooth enough. I've had the #15 and the #18 and liked both enough to get them again. The #15 comes with Genoa salami, goat cheese, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, greens, mayo, and honey mustard. A very nice salami sandwich with a pleasant mix of flavors. The #18 is the curried chicken salad sandwich, with tender chunks of roast chicken, dried cranberries, pine nuts, sliced apple, honey mustard, and greens. I almost always like curried chicken salad and Panino's was great, satisfyingly sweet and savory. (I was happy to discover that my one-year-old liked it, too, as I've had a hard time getting him to embrace meat.) I think I had both sandwiches on the ciabatta, which I would recommend. I'll probably make it inside Panino one day, but for now, I'm glad to have it as an easy take-out option when we're in Montecito. Our toddler has never been to a restaurant, so pandemic or no pandemic, I'm sure there will be times when we'd rather eat at home. read more

This place was fantastic! The sandwiches and tomato soup, excellent. We found Panino on our way up to Los Olivos off the 101 in Montecito and so happy we did. So hungry and not really wanting to go to a restaurant or fast food, we opted for sandwiches. The staff was friendly and patient as we asked questions and took our time to order. The place is clean and so are the restrooms. The parking was tough,but we eventually found a spot. I would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch, or taking some sandwiches to the beach. Great place and I hope to find one back home in L. A.. Enjoy! read more

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What a disappointing meal! I was shocked by the low level of quality of my $15 caprese salad. The strips of supermarket-grade mozzarella (at best) were laying on top of shredded romaine lettuce (à la Subway), with the most anemic tomatoes I've ever seen. It is August in Montecito, the height of tomato season, and this is what Panino is serving their customers? The meal was rounded out with a few stale slices of low-quality sourdough bread and a small container with salad dressing that had congealed into something more like mustard. What really is surprising about this very poor quality salad, is that Panino is located in a shopping center in what is probably the most upscale, high-income location in the entire U.S., if not the world. Other shops in this center include very expensive, status-label stores. I cannot believe the clientele of this restaurant (Oprah, Meghan and Harry?) would tolerate this food, that, honestly was worse than what you'd get in a bad airport terminal. At the very least, get some decent tomatoes in the summer when you have access to the best quality ingredients. read more

The chicken & pesto sandwich is hands down the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. I think it's possible that this sandwich single handedly cured my depression. I can't thank you enough. Keep doing what you're doing. 10/10 read more

Panino - The chicken & pesto sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

Convenient location with three outdoor tables. Prices are reasonable for the area, so no sticker shock. $14 bucks for a big deli-like sandwich. You can choose your bread: sourdough, whole wheat, or baguette. I don't think they close in the afternoon so if you come at an odd hour, you'll be able to grab a bite, like we did, at 3:30pm. Food is fresh, and the sandwich was so tasty! Come here for a quick and tasty bite! read more

Panino is my new addiction. I stop in here about once a week for lunch and the staff are always very friendly. One of the main issues with this location is the parking, the lot is always full since it shares parking space with Vons. I wish they had curbside pickup or a few ten minute pick up spaces for their customers. The food is always on point though and it's a good crowd pleaser. My sandwiches are always stacked with meat and very fresh. My favorites are the number 9 and chicken curry salad. It is a bit pricey about $20 for a half of a sandwich and half of a salad but in my opinion worth it! read more

We had an office meeting and this is what they decided to get everyone for lunch. I ordered a #1 on gluten free bread. The meat was plentiful and delicious, the veggies were fresh and the options are vast for a sandwich shop. The gluten free bread was Udi's and definitely needs improvement. There are many gluten free bakeries nowadays that Udi's shouldn't even be a consideration unless it's to make croutons; it's dry, falls apart and lacking taste. However, the size of the sandwich and the vast menu, I'm still giving them 4 stars. read more

Panino - #1 - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

Dude was stoned when he took my order and it was the best sandwich ever. Whatever he was on turned him into Gordon Ramsey. Added to the vibe as well. Don't change a thing. read more

Clean, quick, fresh simple. Parking right in front, had option to eat in or out doors. read more

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The food was delicious and very quick. One star for the service because it was horrible. The woman who took our orders had to be one of the rudest people any of us have ever met. She was impatient and rude while speaking to us. When I did not hear something she mumbled about for here or to go she yelled it in my face. She told another one of us who asked what kind of breads they have to look to the menu really rudely. Dismissed all of us and acted like we were really bothering her. When the first one of us to order forgot the number at the counter when I came up to order she also rudely told me ugh she forgot her number. I cannot emphasize enough her tone and demeanor was so rude and off putting we were ready to leave the minute we got there. We were the only people there at this point so her yelling at each and every one of us was very disrespectful. Order to go and don't go in to this restaurant unless you want to be yelled at and made very uncomfortable, really disappointing considering the food was incredible. read more

Where's the beef? This is a roast beef sandwich? Not sure why but this place never makes the sandwiches well compared to Santa Ynez and Los Olivos. If I weren't starving I would have returned it. read more

Panino - This is the #4 - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

What sounds better than toasted paninis for a day on the beach?! Well don't get too excited. The name is a bit misleading for a cold sandwich place. Plus the extra trail mix stuffed in my sandwich left me preferring the (pictured) large side of nuts and dried cranberries over my actual sandwich. Wishing I went to subway or that I had brought my panini maker with me read more

Panino - Fillings from my panino... trail mix for the road??? - Sandwiches Near Me - Montecito, California

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I really wanted to enjoy my lunch... especially for the price: 2 sandwiches, 2 sodas and 2 chips @ $42.00. I'm not complaining about the price... or "am I?" The lunch was not worth the price. My friend and I wanted to like them.. but to be honest... lack of meat, lack of all the fixings... just blah! read more

Love how many vegetarian options there are. The 22 is my favorite. So light and refreshing!

This is a great place to get lunch if you're looking for an elevated sandwich or salad. It's a little on the pricey side but the food is fresh and made to order. There are plenty of options and definitely something for everyone. We love stopping here every time we're in town and sometimes call ahead and get our food to go. read more

Well worth the wait in line. Put your order in and go shopping for a minute, only to return to pure goodness. Pesto and pine nuts will soon be dripping down your face if you order correctly. read more

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Very simple sandwiches. Every time I am in town, I always stop by at Panino. I always get the Chicken Curry sandwich on Focaccia bread. I think what makes it yummy is the dash of honey in the sandwiches. Yes, honey. Customer Services is friendly. Clean establishment. Seating can be tight but we managed. Plenty of parking. The sandwiches are over priced for what you are getting but I don't mind paying. It's unique and different. If you are not into sandwiches, they serve salads. I highly recommend this place. read more

Best sandwich spot in Montecito! Fresh ingredients, authentic styled sandwiches and great portions. Great to eat in or bring down to the beach! read more

My favorite thing to get here is the #12 on focaccia bread with no sun dried tomatoes. It is a chicken pesto sandwich with pine nuts, cheese, greens and it is absolutely delicious. Perfect to go or to dine in. This place is a Santa Barbara classic. read more

Called on a Sunday at 10:45, and the line was busy for 10 minutes straight. A young woman answered and said "UGH HELLO" and I asked "uhh is this panino?" And she replied "ya, but we're not open" "when do you open?" "In five minutes--you have to call back then--and she just hung up" Terrible phone etiquette. Super bratty. Ordered my 25 sandwiches from somewhere else. read more